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VAST New South Wales

VAST Victoria

VAST Tasmania

VAST South Australia

VAST Queensland

VAST Northern Territory

VAST Western Australia

EDST

Eastern Daylight Savings

EST

Eastern Standard Time

CDST

Central Daylight Savings

CST

Central Standard Time

WST

Western Standard Time

NFT

Norfolk Island Standard Time

CXT

Christmas Island Standard Time

CCT

Cocos/Keeling Is. Standard Time

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About VAST

VAST, which stands for Viewer Access Satellite Television, is a satellite television and radio service that provides digital free-to-view channels to people who can't access them by normal means (ie; from a nearby TV transmitter tower or cable provider). The service offers a minimum of 20 full-time digital TV channels, 20 part-time local news channels, and almost 100 radio channels.

It is an encrypted free-to-view service, which means the channels are locked, and can not be watched without gaining approval and using specific 'VAST Certified' equipment. Once a viewer has gained approval, all ABC, SBS and community-based channels are unlocked, including a number of commercial channels which are relevant to the viewer's location.

Channels and Zones

All TV and radio channels from ABC and SBS are separated by state or timezone. They are unlocked to all VAST viewers regardless of their registered location. Local ABC and SBS channels, which are specific to the viewer's location, can be found on channels 2, 3, 21-24 and 30-34. Interstate ABC and SBS channels are located on 200-299 and 300-399.

TV channels from the commercial broadcasters are separated into 3 zones comprising of multiple states and territories (see map on right). The zone in which the viewer is located determines which commercial channels are unlocked.

See the table below for more information.

South Zone

North Zone

West Zone

NSW, ACT & Norfolk Is.

Victoria

Tasmania

South Australia

Queensland

Northern Territory

WA, Christmas
& Cocos Is.

ABC HD NSW
Ch 2/21, EDST

ABC HD Vic.
Ch 2/21, EDST

ABC HD Tas.
Ch 2/21, EDST

ABC HD SA
Ch 2/21, CDST

ABC HD Qld
Ch 2/21, EST

ABC HD NT
Ch 2/21, CST

ABC HD WA
Ch 2/21, WST

ABC Comedy/Kids South East
Ch 22, EDST

ABCComedy/Kids SA
Ch 22, CDST

ABCComedy/Kids Qld
Ch 22, EST

ABCComedy/Kids NT
Ch 22, CST

ABCComedy/Kids WA
Ch 22, WST

ABC ME South East
Ch 23, EDST

ABC ME SA
Ch 23, CDST

ABC ME Qld
Ch 23, EST

ABC ME NT
Ch 23, CST

ABC ME WA
Ch 23, WST

ABC NEWS South East
Ch 24, EDST

ABC NEWS SA
Ch 24, CDST

ABC NEWS Qld
Ch 24, EST

ABC NEWS NT
Ch 24, CST

ABC NEWS WA
Ch 24, WST

SBS ONE NSW
Ch 3/31, EDST

SBS ONE Vic.
Ch 3/31, EDST

SBS ONE Tas.
Ch 3/31, EDST

SBS ONE SA
Ch 3/31, CDST

SBS ONE Qld
Ch 3/31, EST

SBS ONE NT
Ch 3/31, CST

SBS ONE WA
Ch 3/31, WST

SBS HD NSW
Ch 30, EDST

SBS HD Vic.
Ch 30, EDST

SBS HD Tas.
Ch 30, EDST

SBS HD SA
Ch 30, CDST

SBS HD Qld
Ch 30, EST

SBS HD NT
Ch 30, CST

SBS HD WA
Ch 30, WST

SBS Viceland South East
Ch 32, EDST

SBS Viceland SA
Ch 32, CDST

SBS Viceland Qld
Ch 32, EST

SBS Viceland NT
Ch 32, CST

SBS Viceland WA
Ch 32, WST

Food Network
Ch 33, EDST

NITV
Ch 34, EDST

NSW, ACT & Norfolk Is.

Victoria

Tasmania

South Australia

Queensland

Northern Territory

WA, Christmas
& Cocos Is.

7 Central - South
Ch 7, EDST

7 Central - North
Ch 7, EST

GWN7
Ch 6, WST

7TWO Central - South
Ch 72, EDST

7TWO Central - North
Ch 72, EST

7TWO
Ch 62, WST

7mate Central
Ch 70, EDST

7mate
Ch 63/73, WST

-

ishoptv
Ch 64, WST

-

RACING.COM
Ch 68, EDST

Imparja South
Ch 9/91, EDST

Imparja North
Ch 9/91, EST

NINE
Ch 5, WST

GEM
Ch 90, EDST

GEM
Ch 50, WST

GO! South
Ch 99, EDST

GO! North
Ch 99, EST

GO!
Ch 55, WST

TEN Central - South
Ch 10, EDST

TEN Central - North
Ch 10, EST

WIN
Ch 8/88, WST

-

WIN HD
Ch 80, WST

ONE Central
Ch 1, EDST

ONE
Ch 81/86, WST

ELEVEN - South
Ch 11, EDST

ELEVEN - North
Ch 11, EST

ELEVEN
Ch 82, WST

-

TVSN
Ch 84, WST

-

GOLD
Ch 85, WST

NSW, ACT & Norfolk Is.

Victoria

Tasmania

South Australia

Queensland

Northern Territory

WA, Christmas
& Cocos Is.

Getting access to VAST

To find out if you're eligible, you need to visit the Digital Ready website and pin-point your fixed address on the map. Digital Ready will then tell you if you are allowed access to VAST and usually will grant access to anyone who falls under the following criteria;

If you search for your address, or the map’s pin is dragged directly on to your address, and the Satellite Summary eligibility section indicates that you are entitled to receive VAST;

If you simply want to access the ABC and SBS channels, and not the commercial channels;

If you are travelling through remote Australia and only seeking temporary access to VAST.

If you're having trouble getting access to VAST, or if you're in an area with bad reception but the Digital Ready map says otherwise, it's best to give Digital Ready a call and talk to someone. They can explain what is required in cases like these.

DIGITAL READY
1800 201 013

'VAST Certified' equipment

The only way a viewer can access the VAST service is to use a 'VAST Certified' set-top box and an Irdeto Access smartcard. The two are always sold together. There are various makes and models available, including personal video recorders (or PVRs). They can usually be purchased from eBay and most satellite TV equipment stockists.

It should be noted that the set-top box and Irdeto Access smartcard are paired, which means the smartcard can not be used in any other device, even if it is Irdeto Access compatible. Smartcards are also not transferrable from one 'VAST Certified' set-top box to another.

Altech UEC DSD-4121

The DSD-4121 high-definition set-top box is specifically designed for the Australian VAST service delivering industry leading quality and performance at market leading pricing. It has a single-tuner and can be upgraded to a PVR with the purchase of a PVR upgrade kit.

The DSD-4121 RV high-definition set-top box is specifically designed for the Australian VAST service delivering industry leading quality and performance at market leading pricing. This unit is similar to the DSD-4121, but has been designed with an external 12 Volt D.C power supply for travellers.

The DVBS2-800CA is a PVR capable VAST satellite decoder straight out of the box. Capable of both 12V and 240 Volt operation. Smaller in size than any current VAST box on the market. Allows the connection of an external infra-red remote control sensor (not included - optional extra).

The HDR-1003S is a top-of-the-line dual-tuner PVR with a 500GB hard drive. It enables you to record two programs at once while watch a recording. It can access YouTube, ABC iView, SBS On Demand via the internet and content from your local network and USB hard drives.

The DSR-4639 is a high-definition PVR set-top box and is specifically designed for the Australian VAST service delivering industry leading quality and performance at market leading pricing. It has a dual-tuner, 500GB hard drive and has Episode Chain Recording (ECR) for recording entire series.

The DSR-4639 1TB is a high-definition PVR set-top box and is specifically designed for the Australian VAST service delivering industry leading quality and performance at market leading pricing. It has a dual-tuner, 1TB hard drive and has Episode Chain Recording (ECR) for recording entire series.

Includes a built-in VAST satellite tuner and a DVB-T terrestrial tuner. Ideal product as a second TV in a home or even as a TV for large motor home. Including 2 x HDMI, VGA, component video, composite video and coaxial audio out for digital audio. PVR ready.

Includes a built-in VAST satellite tuner and a DVB-T terrestrial tuner. Ideal product as a second TV in a home and is compact enough for the traveller. Including 2 x HDMI, VGA, component video, composite video and coaxial audio out for digital audio. PVR ready.